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Mechanics check a high-speed train at Xi'an Electric Multiple Unit Maintenance Base on January 7, 2014 in Xi An, China.

China's CRRC Plans to Build Maglev Train with Speed of 600Kph

Oct 25, 2016 01:59 AM EDT

China Railway Rolling Stock Corp. Ltd. (CRRC) announced that it will start researching and developing a magnetic levitation (maglev) train that could run as fast as 600 kph, the fastest among any other maglev trains in operation today.

China’s newest high-speed railway cuts travel time between the west and east.

World's Longest Bullet Train Tracks Starts Operation in China

Ellie Froilan |

Sep 12, 2016 07:08 AM EDT

China has completed the construction of over 20,000 kilometers of high-speed railway track network in the country, becoming the world’s longest bullet train network.

Speed Restrictions Imposed On National Rail Due To Hot Weather

China Plans 150,000-km Railway Network Expansion by 2020

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 23, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

China is planning to expand its railway network system by building an added 30,000 km of train tracks by the end of 2020, yielding a total of about 150,000 km, the Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday.

Will California's Bullet Train Fly?

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Jan 07, 2015 06:59 PM EST

It has been Gov. Jerry Brown's dream to have a high speed rail in California since he first took office three decades ago. With Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremonies in Fresno, the mega-project is finally on track.

China to Rebid on Mexico High-Speed Rail Project

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 01, 2014 04:32 PM EST

After having it's winning bid revoked, a Chinese-led consortium is planning on bidding again for a $3.75 billion contract to build a high-speed rail link in Mexico.

Mexico Cancels Multibillion Dollar High-Speed Rail Deal with China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 07, 2014 11:49 AM EST

The Mexican government has revoked the high-speed rail contract it awarded to a Chinese-led consortium earlier this week over "doubts and concerns that have been raised by public opinion."

China Wins Contract to Build High-Speed Rail Link in Mexico

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 04, 2014 12:58 AM EST

Mexico has granted a Chinese-led group a multi-billion dollar contract to build high-speed trains and a 130-mile rail link in the country - the first time China will export its high-speed trains.

China Expected to Supply Mexico with High-Speed 'Bullet' Trains

Michael A. Katz |

Oct 20, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

China will likely begin supplying Mexico bullet trains through a consortium of four Chinese companies and four Mexican firms. It would mark the first time China has exported its high-speed trains.